Nurse Aide

Salary

$44,294.00 - $56,646.00 Annually

Location

Philadelphia County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-45869

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Nrsg Dvh

Opening Date

04/01/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30320

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00135180

Bureau / Division

Delaware Valley Veterans' Home / Nursing Department

Worksite Address

2701 Southampton Road

City

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19154

Contact Name

Jaime Doyle

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Are you ready to make an impact every day at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking compassionate Nurse Aides to provide outstanding care for our nation's heroes. If you are an ambitious, confident Nurse Aide with a passion for delivering high-quality resident care, then this job is for you!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Our enthusiastic and dedicated nursing team provides 24-hour care, seven days per week, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional supervisor. As a Nurse Aide, you will deliver person-centered support by following individualized care plans, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with personal hygiene. This includes bathing, dressing, and grooming with dignity and respect. You will also be responsible for transporting and escorting residents to outside appointments as necessary. These daily interactions provide a direct opportunity to meaningfully improve residents' quality of life through tailored, compassionate care.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment (8 hours per day; 40 hours per week)
• Work hours will be determined from the following shifts, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating days. Every other weekend is required.
  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
  • 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM to 6:00 AM
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• DMVA is pleased to announce the launch of a Nursing Referral Program, promoting the hiring and retention of nursing staff at Pennsylvania's veterans homes. Under this program, both referring employees and referred candidates may be eligible for payments of up to $4,000.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry; or
• Six months of paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents.
• This position is assigned to a long-term or specialized care facility and requires active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Rev

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other